All citations for Serenity Estates of Lena
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
April 29, 2026
Showing 1 to 25 of 80 citations
Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.